http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/memories-blog.html It's all about old paper! We love it! ...and, if you're reading this... then, so do you! Let us keep you up-to-date with other postings or news about collecting (old) paper! en-us memories Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:14:41 GMT Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:14:41 GMT collectingpapermemories.com http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/the-american-angler-1887.html Hello, 22 years ago I was remodeling an old home and found this old magazine in the walls. It is still in good shape for its age. I just can't seem to Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:14:39 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/antique-contracts-about-100-years-old.html I found these 100 year old contracts in our place of business about 12 years ago. I hung on to them because I think they are interesting. They seem to Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:04:35 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/box-and-bag-of-old-matchbooks.html I grew up in the Northeast of the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s. I have a cardboard box about 20 inches, by 20 inches by 12 inches plus a small plastic Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:51:41 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/index.html Not sure what to do with that box full of memories gathering dust ? Why not display them or preserve them properly? We have some great ideas for you... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:11:56 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/evening-news-july-26-1881.html Found a copy of this four page newspaper in my father's memorabilia box. It's a bit tattered, but still readable Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:49:06 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/50-matchbooks-from-50-states.html That's what I was trying to achieve. Happened quite by accident as my work meant I ate out quite a bit and picked up matches from every place. As people Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:41:13 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/christmas-postcards.html Christmas postcards of the past! A short note, a simple message...that's all that was needed to extend simple Christams greetings. Why not bring back those vintage memories? Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:13:58 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/1775-irish-sheepskin-deedindenture.html This is in excellent condition. It appears to be a deed along with some type of Will as well. Four men's signatures with wax seals. It still has the Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:10:41 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/old.html I was at a swap meet I purchased an old painting of some flowers with a frame that had cracked glass for $1.00. I took it home and began to dismantle Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:55:39 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/1923-domestic-money-order-application.html I found this blank Application for a Domestic Money Order (EDITION MAY, 1923) I don't know if its worth anything. I have been researching for days and Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:46:01 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/campbells-soup-fan.html Having been a long time fan of Campbell's Soup, and really who isn't, I was thrilled to come across this circa 1930's hand fan to add to my comfort memories Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:20:19 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/gettysburg-address.html While I know there are only 5 known original documents of the Gettysburg address, I have obtained in an auction box a copy that was framed and aged. I Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:04:20 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/old-handwritten-grocery-receipts.html We found some old grocery receipts from Boston's Faneuil Market dated back to 1871. Perfect condition. Are these receipts worth keeping, or selling or Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:01:48 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/world-trade-center-building-3-tall-ships-bar.html On one of my trips to New York I ducked into the Tall Ships Bar in WTC-3 and picked up, in addition to a couple of Scotch and Waters, a few match books Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:58:57 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/news-of-the-world.html I have a genuine first edition of the News of the World newspaper. This was found around twenty years ago under the floor boards of my mother's house Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:23:57 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/comic-book-grading.html Is comic book grading important to the value of your comic book collection? Learn more right here... Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:04:14 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/old-1933-liquor-license.html My friend bought an old bar in Illinois. It was built in the twenties and was owned by Al Canoe in the thirties. It had a trap door behind the bar that Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:06:38 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/1200-match-books.html I bought a pickle jar filled with old matchbook covers accordion'd together. I paid $200.00 for them. I thought there were two or three hundred, but as Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:04:11 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/100000-check-issued-by-the-bank-of-the-united-states.html This document was discovered in a deceased relatives belongings. It appears to be uncashed (no endorsement on the back). Bob, thank you so much for Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:08:09 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/nyc-newspaper-insert-from-april-1961.html QUESTION: I am looking for an advertising supplement that was inserted into New York City newspapers in April 1961 in conjunction with the New York Auto Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:07:49 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/elect-al-smith-1928.html As a family of political nuts, I have political and regular old time match books. I am almost 83 years old and want to sell them. My favorite is Elect Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:30:07 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/uncle-teds-matchbook-collecting.html My Uncle was an avid collector of many things. Matchbooks seem to be just one.... Recently he passed away and I now have hundreds of them. He kept them Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:37:10 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/old-programme-great-naval-exhibition.html Old scrap book Fri, 13 May 2011 12:59:41 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/antique-book-imre-kiralfy.html I have had this book since I was a kid. I don't know the value though Wed, 11 May 2011 12:52:13 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/pokemon-cards.html Collecting Pokemon cards can be fun and frustrating. Here some tips to help you with your collection! Tue, 10 May 2011 03:28:59 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/jigsaw-puzzle-framed.html Here's a step by step example of how to frame a jigsaw puzzle. Yes! You can do it! Tue, 10 May 2011 03:27:18 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/gluing-jigsaw-puzzles.html Gluing jigsaw puzzles is a great way to save your puzzles. On this page, we'll show you how! Tue, 10 May 2011 00:21:26 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/matchbook-collection-unusual-luck.html I did some painting for someone. Part of my compensation was her late husband's travel case from the 30's and 40's. It was full of matchbooks from California, Sun, 01 May 2011 03:20:48 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/newspaper-storage.html Proper newspaper storage is essential if you have a favorite old newspaper. Find out how right here... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:54:39 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/paper-ephemera.html Everyone has some paper ephemera! You may not realize it, but your house could be full of valuable ephemera collectibles! Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:17:25 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/vintage-valentine-postcards.html Vintage Valentine Postcards are a fun collectible for anyone collecting paper ephemera. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:36:17 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/thanksgiving-greetings.html Why not pass along Thanksgiving Greetings this year with an antique postcard? Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:33:32 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/collectible-comic-books.html Collectible Comic Books can range from the earliest Superman right up to present day comics. What do you have in your collection? Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:53:07 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/celebrity-posters.html Celebrity Posters! Admit it! Everybody has put one up on the wall at some point in their lifetime! Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:44:17 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/public-auctions.html Been to any public auctions, farm auctions, or an estate sale lately? No? Well, if you love old collectibles... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:26:01 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/new-years-greetings.html Here's New Years Greetings to you via Vintage New Years Postcards. Why not send an old dear friend... Sat, 09 Apr 2011 03:55:24 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/campbell-soup.html Who doesn't have a can of Campbell Soup in their cupboard? Everyone knows their name, but how did they get to be so popular? Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:50:58 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/78-records.html Who still has 78 records in their home? Who still knows what 78records are? We do... Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:43:05 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/automobile-ads.html Who doesn't like looking at vintage automobile ads? We'll show you a few of our own that we have collected. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:03:55 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/alcohol-ads.html Here's a quick look at some alcohol ads from the past. We found these... Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:59:51 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/antique-research.html Need to do a Little Antique Research? Here's a Few Ways to Get Started Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:53:39 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/antique-appraisal.html Have you ever had a professional antique appraisal of your collection? Should you? Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:33:41 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/comic-book-value.html On this page, we'll discuss comic book value and some of the factors that help determine it! Want to find out more? Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:08:08 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/comic-book-storage.html Comic book storage tips. On this page, we'll give you some tips... Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:57:46 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/comic-book-collecting.html Comic book collecting has been a favorite hobby for many...for many, many years! Do you collect vintage comic books? Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:41:38 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/birthday-postcards.html Vintage Birthday Postcards are a great collectible for anyone who loves postcard collecting. Much like today's greeting card company's, the postcard company of the past created many styles to buy. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:37:24 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/antique-paper.html Antique paper can be defined in many different ways by many different people. What do you think it is? Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:18:44 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/resource-page.html resource page for collectingpapermemories.com Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:37:06 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/travel-ads.html Travel ads from the past...dreaming of the future! These ads will make you want... Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:20:27 GMT http://www.collectingpapermemories.com/teen-posters.html Teen posters hanging all over the walls in your teenagers room? Don't worry, that just means that you have a normal teenager! 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